Top Restaurants in Elmhurst
Most Popular South American food in Elmhurst, New York, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best South American food in Elmhurst, New York, United States including Bocaito Cafe & Wine Bar, Pio Pio 5 To Go, El Chivito d'Oro, Arepa Lady, Bocaito Cafe & Wine Bar, Pollos Mario, Casa Del Chef, Bocaito Cafe & Wine Bar, Urubamba, Las Margaritas
Things to do in Elmhurst
10. Las Margaritas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Fernando G
I am native Queens Resident, if youâre looking for cultural diversity all in one place then welcome to Queens, New York. Las Margaritas is one of those spots that you wouldn't forget...trust me you wouldn't. This is a place successfully combines several Latin American plates in one menu which by the way gives you a variety to choose from second to none. I highly recommend this place not only for its unique location but also for its delicious food and variety. Well crafted menu and the best cocktails around...try Bandeja Paisa on Monday's, you won't regret it at all. Happy travels all!
9. Urubamba
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By vhfranci
This is a place that since the very first moment offered a great traditional Peruvian dining experience. Offers an excellent price for the dishes. Service it's good however more coordination when the place is packed would make the whole experience perfect .!!
8. Bocaito Cafe & Wine Bar
Bocaito Restaurant offers Latin Fusion cuisine in the Jackson Heights, NY area.
Reviewed By Longislandcity
For a single price with multiple drinks you can experience a great Sunday Brunch with variations like Venezuelan, Dominican, Colombian, in an atmosphere upscale and sleek modern, with attractive personnel in sleek decor. The bar is full and you can sit there or in the dining room which is ideal for group events. The dinner menu has incredible ceviche variations and unusual items like mofonguitos (plantains with chicharron and shrimp) or a fondue. Just an all-round pleasant experience.
7. Casa Del Chef
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Arlene M
Casa Del Chef is a small but quaint little restaurant located in Queens. The choice of menu options are small but they have a fabulous tasting menu for $45.00. When you order make sure to tell your waiter what foods you don't like they will know not to include them when they serve your meal. I also wanted to note this is an Ecuadorian restaurant.I was eating with my son and some friends so we all opted for the tasting menu.Our tasting menu consisted of a small salad which consisted of micro green and tomatoes as our first course. The second course was grilled salmon accompanied by corn, carrots, and lobster chowder. The salad was very good but sure enough I found a hot pepper in there. My fault for not telling them I couldn't have foods that burn. The grilled salmon was to die for!! It seemed like just enough for me but wait the third course was coming.Each time the waiter served us he explained what our dish consisted of. The main course was sirloin steak with pork, squash, and dandelion. This also was very good but I did find the steak just a little tough in areas. It was extremely filling for me.For dessert which I was grateful was small consisted of banana mousse with yogurt and currant.It was delicious! Reservations are recommended for the weekend because since it so small the place does fill up fast. They are not needed for the weekdays.We also shared some white wine to top off our evening together. Located near a train stop which they call the "L" for elevated Casa Del Chef makes a great spot for an evening meal.
6. Pollos Mario
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By marlonr8
By far, this Pollos Mario is the best restaurant offering typical Colombian dishes. The prices are very fair and the plates are loaded with the best of Colombian food. The taste is exquisite and the variety is tremendous. Every time we travel to New York, this Pollos Mario is a must for us. Pollos Mario is a chain, but this particular location is the best by far.
5. Bocaito Cafe & Wine Bar
Bocaito Restaurant offers Latin Fusion cuisine in the Jackson Heights, NY area.
Reviewed By Longislandcity
For a single price with multiple drinks you can experience a great Sunday Brunch with variations like Venezuelan, Dominican, Colombian, in an atmosphere upscale and sleek modern, with attractive personnel in sleek decor. The bar is full and you can sit there or in the dining room which is ideal for group events. The dinner menu has incredible ceviche variations and unusual items like mofonguitos (plantains with chicharron and shrimp) or a fondue. Just an all-round pleasant experience.
4. Arepa Lady
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By AndreYVR
Really enjoyed their maracuya sangria and the chicken-queso arepa. Big portion too. Took off one star because service was very matter of factly. Tried to converse in my half broken Spanish and Latin server couldnât have cared less. Miscalculated the tip (thought I was leaving something in the 20% ballpark because of good food and at the time somewhat good service) but she bluntly stated and I quote âwe pay taxâ. The total amount was an astonishing .30 cents more than I had left. Kinda spoiled an otherwise great experience. Still worth going, just donât bother about being friendly yourself.
3. El Chivito d'Oro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Pauline D
This was my first time eating here and I wasn't disappointed. I went with my sister and a friend. I had the Matambre with potato salad and tongue salad. The others had short ribs and skirt steak with salad and sweet plantains. All was fresh and delicious. The flan needs some work and the volume of the music was so loud that we had to ask for it to be lowered and they obliged. The service was good!
2. Pio Pio 5 To Go
Overall Ratings
4 based on 165 reviews
Established in 1994. Welcome to PIO PIO, our "Casa Alegre" (Cheerful House), New York City's Premiere Peruvian restaurant group since 1994, specializing in Pollo a La Brasa (Rotisserie Chicken), authentic cuisine from Peru and our famous "Green Sauce"!. W
Reviewed By dese2
It is easy to over order here. We wanted to visit with our family so decided to get food to go rather than eat out. Since there were four of us we got the Matador Combo; the menu says the "most popular". We had drinks from home; nothing ordered from the restaurant.Well, the combo is enough for about eight people! Or four who don't care how much they weigh.It included a very juicy and flavorful whole chicken split; nicly spiced outside and juicy inside. A portion of yellow rice and red beans; the best part was the beans, the rice was not seasoned but definately yellow. Fried plantines; testones and sweet plantaines and salchipapa were also included. There was some avacado sauce and a viniger dressing for the side salad. They provided plenty of the sauce and dressing in small portion cups.We ate all we wanted the first night and had leftovers for a few days following. The chicken remained juicy and I used the fries in a hash I made. Pick up was quick and convienet. Check out was fast. I did leave a small tip with the takeout order.
1. Bocaito Cafe & Wine Bar
Bocaito Restaurant offers Latin Fusion cuisine in the Jackson Heights, NY area.
Reviewed By Longislandcity
For a single price with multiple drinks you can experience a great Sunday Brunch with variations like Venezuelan, Dominican, Colombian, in an atmosphere upscale and sleek modern, with attractive personnel in sleek decor. The bar is full and you can sit there or in the dining room which is ideal for group events. The dinner menu has incredible ceviche variations and unusual items like mofonguitos (plantains with chicharron and shrimp) or a fondue. Just an all-round pleasant experience.
